Pro Boxer and Rocky V Star Tommy Morrison Dead

Tommy Morrison is dead at the age of 44. Best known by the general public as the bad guy, Tommy "The Machine" Gunn from Rocky V, Morrison was reported dead in his Omaha hotel room last night, according to former promoter Tony Holden.

In his 20 year professional boxing career, Morrison fought 52 times with 49 wins, 44 by KO. Morrison tested positive for HIV in 1996, but insisted it was a false positive. He was reported as being seriously ill and bedridden as of August.

His heart was visible, and the dismal sack that maketh excrement of what is eaten.

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Originally Posted by atheistmantis

Pity. Tommy should have worn a Jimmy.

It was stubbornness that killed him. By all accounts he continued denying he had ever contracted HIV and refused to take medication for it. People are living a long time with HIV these days with the proper medication. Look at Magic Johnson.